09
Apr
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Financial Reports, ,

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 9th, 2018

Last week's economic reports included readings on construction spending, mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims. Other labor-related claims included ADP payrolls, Non-Farm Payrolls and the national unemployment rate. Construction Spending Rises in February Construction spending was higher in February according to the Commerce Department. Spending on building projects rose by 0.10 percent in February Reuters reported that construction spending rose 0.10 percent as compared to expectations of an 0.40 percent increase and January's unchanged reading. Seasonal weather conditions typically cause lulls in building. Analysts said that residential construction spending increased by 0.10 percent to its highest level since January 2007.…
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06
Apr
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Real Estate, ,

6 Money Making Tips For The First Time Home Seller

Today's homebuyers can have specific ideas and personal preferences that influence their decision on what attracts them to a particular property. While some prefer a fixer-upper, many desire a home that’s as close to turn-key as possible. First time home sellers may help expedite the process with these six home selling tips.  Determine Right Listing Price A home priced competitively in its market typically sells faster. Professional REALTORS® know the area and look at comparative listings to help determine the right listing price. First time home sellers often think their home should list higher, and this can turn away buyers.…
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05
Apr
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Mortgage, ,

Should You Consider an Adjustable Rate Mortgage For Your Home Purchase?

With mortgage rates finally looking like they may move upward a bit as the overall market improves the adjustable rate mortgage starts to come into play again. Better known as the ARM home loan, the adjustable rate mortgage can be a flexible, powerful tool, depending on how it is used. ARMs Can Help Save On Total Interest Expense When rates were higher years ago, the ARM was an alternative way to obtain financing for a home without paying as much in interest with every payment. This was ideal for folks who felt that a few years forward the regular market…
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03
Apr
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Mortgage, ,

Questions and Answers Regarding The Veterans Loan Program

Owning a home is important to military veterans just like the majority of other consumers.  The Veteran's Administration has provided an exceptional benefit for those who have served (or are currently serving) in any of the armed forces. And this VA Loan Program is helping thousands of service members achieve the goal of home ownership. There are a number of questions that come up regarding the fees and qualifications of the VA Loan Program.   What Are The Specific VA Fees? Many veterans and active military personnel like the fact that VA loans don't require private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI has…
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03
Apr
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Mortgage, ,

The Younger Mortgage Market: Move Over Millennials, Gen Z Is Moving Into Home Ownership

Although the majority of the Generation Z population make $25,000 or less per year, they really have embraced the American Dream of home ownership. According to a recent survey by Zillow, 97 percent of Gen Z renters asked were confident they will be homeowners in the future, whereas only 55 percent of Millennials were 82 percent of Gen Zers who were renting identified home ownership as the most important component of the American Dream -- more than Millennials, even though that group is presently the largest segment of homebuyers, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. So Who Exactly Are Generation Z? While…
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